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Idle

ryanjackson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:07:07 +0000

I’m ridiculously indecisive when it comes to blogging… I want to post, I don’t want to post, I know what to post, I have know idea what to post, etc. So, until I can make up my mind I’m going to let this thing idle for a bit… I think.

Danny Bikes To Work

ryanjackson — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:36:28 +0000

Now, if only my commute to work looked like this…

Wowza

ryanjackson — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:33:37 +0000

This guy just flat out kills.

Connect With Your Audience Pt .: 4 :.

ryanjackson — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:37:49 +0000

This post is part four in a series of posts on what I believe to be some elements of healthy communication. From our weekend gatherings to casual conversations, these elements are what I use to engage the students that God has allowed me to pastor.

A great way to connect with your audience is to be “multi-sensory.” Using multiple senses is engaging you audience with more than just their ears. For example: If you’re telling them about a mission trip that is coming up, have them sample food from the country you’ll be going to. If the story is of Jesus in the desert, turn up the heat in the room. Got it? Now, don’t be lame, but think about ways to connect more than their ears to the message.

Where The Wild Things Are

ryanjackson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:20:02 +0000

Great book. Very excited about this movie.

The Fray

ryanjackson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:16:49 +0000

I know this has been out and about for a bit, as well as posted and re-posted… but I don’t care because the animation(s) is/are sweet.

Absent

ryanjackson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:32:18 +0000

I’ve been away from this here blog for almost two weeks now… that’s what a computer-less vacation will do for ya.
Mini re-cap…
[ OCMD, Williamsburg, VA Beach ]

[post-jerk chicken salad consumption photo-op]

[putt-putt photo-op]

[tourists]

[gorgeous]

[pre-filet/ lobster tail/ ny strip/ asparagus/ mashed potatoes consumption photo-op]

[indy grab]

End Of The Day Distraction

ryanjackson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:13:39 +0000

Thought I’d share one last thing before I leave the office.

Connect With Your Audience Pt .:3:.

ryanjackson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:58:44 +0000

This post is part three in a series of posts on what I believe to be some elements of healthy communication. From our weekend gatherings to casual conversations, these elements are what I use to engage the students that God has allowed me to pastor.

One way to connect with your audience is through the use of “humor.” Laughter is a universal language. Laughter has the ability to break down barriers and disarm people to accept truth. The highs of laughter make the serious points that much more compelling. It’s great listening to people who can make me laugh but slap me in the face with truth at the same time. Try to use humor in some form each week.

Going The Distance

ryanjackson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:53:13 +0000

Trying out a new set-up (bottle cages, saddle bag, clipless pedals) on the ole’ track bicycle for long distance riding.

Ride safe. Wear a lid.